Red Fox Lake Dam
Red Fox Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Red Fox Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Red Fox Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hyde, Baker R. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Catlett.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 266 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 748 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Catlett |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.75439, -85.21094 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 266 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 748 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hyde, Baker R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00763 |
| Federal ID | GA00763 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |